She added, "It's like the best thing ever because it gives me so much energy."

Her efforts eventually paid off: "Had cancer for 14 months, was diagnosed in January 2007 and cancer free the following March 2008."

If the lifestyle approach did not work after a year, then she would have underwent surgery and medications. It is very important to consult a physician if you are thinking about using alternate methods fight cancer. If a physician determines that you cannot wait to have surgery then it is best to go with that recommendation. Luckily for Dr. Lathon, she was able to pursue a different path for a year.

we profiled a holistic health and wellness expert who underwent major lifestyle changes to beat thyroid cancer.
She had cancer for 14 months in January 2007 and became cancer free in March 2008. Ruby Lathon says you can re-engineer your life to live